June 20, 2025 / 09:59 IST
Pandharpur Wari Palki Yatra 2025: Full Dates, Rituals, Schedule & Spiritual Significance (image: curlytales.com)
Every year, lakhs of devotees take part in the Pandharpur Wari Yatra, one of Maharashtra’s most sacred pilgrimages in honour of Lord Vitthal. This divine journey begins from Alandi and Dehu and ends in Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi (July 6, 2025). Devotees carry Palkhis (palanquins) of saint-poets like Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj while chanting abhangas and walking together in devotion.
What is Pandharpur Wari?
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Pandharpur Wari is a sacred foot pilgrimage where Warkaris (devotees) walk over 250 km, following the Palkhi processions of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj. Along the way, the Warkaris participate in spiritual discourses, devotional singing, and community meals, creating a moving festival of faith and unity.
Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi 2025 Schedule
- Departure from Dehu: June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Arrival in Pandharpur: July 5, 2025 (Saturday)
- Ashadhi Ekadashi Darshan: July 6, 2025 (Sunday)
Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Day-Wise Route- June 18 – Dehu: Departure ceremony
- June 19 – Akurdi: Procession through Pimpri-Chinchwad
- June 20 – Pune (Nanapeth): Cultural welcome
- June 21 – Hadapsar: Community events
- June 22 – Loni Kalbhor: Devotional gatherings
- June 23 – Yavat: Rising participation
- June 24 – Varvand: Traditional prayers
- June 25 – Baramati: Devotional music
- June 26 – Indapur: Discourses and performances
- June 27 – Akluj: Celebrated Ringan ritual
- June 28 – Malshiras: Pilgrims' meals and rest
- June 29 – Natepute: Bhajans and kirtans
- June 30 – Velapur: Medical aid and camps
- July 1 – Pandharpur Road: Final stretch begins
- July 2 – Bhandishegaon: Devotional activities
- July 3 – Wakhari: Last major halt
- July 4 – Rest and preparation
- July 5 – Arrival in Pandharpur
- July 6 – Ashadhi Ekadashi: Darshan at Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir
Spiritual Importance of Tukaram Maharaj PalkhiThis procession honours Sant Tukaram, a saint-poet who inspired bhakti and social equality through his abhangas. His teachings unite people in devotion and humility.
Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi 2025 Schedule
- Departure from Alandi: June 19, 2025 (Thursday)
- Arrival in Pandharpur: July 5, 2025 (Saturday)
- Ashadhi Ekadashi Darshan: July 6, 2025 (Sunday)
Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Day-Wise Route- June 19 – Alandi: Ritualistic send-off
- June 20 – Pune (Bhavanipeth): Overnight halt
- June 21 – Pune: Community events
- June 22 – Saswad: Devotional march
- June 23 – Saswad: Bhajans and service
- June 24 – Jejuri: Spiritual discourses
- June 25 – Walhe: Local interactions
- June 26 – Lonand: Major halt
- June 27 – Taradgaon: Niravsamadhi rituals
- June 28 – Phaltan: Local Wari traditions
- June 29 – Barad: Rest day
- June 30 – Natepute: Chanting and kirtans
- July 1 – Malshiras: Refreshment camps
- July 2 – Velapur: Devotional gatherings
- July 3 – Bhandishegaon: Final halt
- July 4 – Wakhari: Last stop before Pandharpur
- July 5 – Arrival in Pandharpur
- July 6 – Ashadhi Ekadashi: Darshan at Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir
This Palkhi honours Sant Dnyaneshwar, author of the sacred ‘Dnyaneshwari’. It represents knowledge, devotion, and a deep connection with Lord Vitthal. Pandharpur Wari is more than a pilgrimage—it's a living tradition of unity, equality, and shared devotion. It inspires millions to walk together in faith and surrender.
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